How far is Bakersfield, CA, from Detroit, MI?
The distance between Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) and Bakersfield (Meadows Field Airport) is 1967 miles / 3166 kilometers / 1709 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Detroit (DTW) to Bakersfield (BFL) is 2287 miles / 3681 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 40 hours 28 minutes.
Detroit Metropolitan Airport – Meadows Field Airport
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Distance from Detroit to Bakersfield
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Detroit to Bakersfield. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1967.122 miles
- 3165.776 kilometers
- 1709.382 nautical miles
Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.
Haversine formula- 1962.797 miles
- 3158.815 kilometers
- 1705.624 nautical miles
The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).
How long does it take to fly from Detroit to Bakersfield?
The estimated flight time from Detroit Metropolitan Airport to Meadows Field Airport is 4 hours and 13 minutes.
What is the time difference between Detroit and Bakersfield?
Flight carbon footprint between Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and Meadows Field Airport (BFL)
On average, flying from Detroit to Bakersfield generates about 215 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 215 kilograms equals 473 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Detroit to Bakersfield
See the map of the shortest flight path between Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and Meadows Field Airport (BFL).
Airport information
| Origin | Detroit Metropolitan Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Detroit, MI |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | DTW |
| ICAO Code: | KDTW |
| Coordinates: | 42°12′44″N, 83°21′12″W |
| Destination | Meadows Field Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Bakersfield, CA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | BFL |
| ICAO Code: | KBFL |
| Coordinates: | 35°26′0″N, 119°3′25″W |